Graphics Reference
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The amount of space between lines of type, called leading, is also measured in points.
The term is derived from metal type where strips of lead were inserted between lines
of type. (Alternative terms: line spacing, interline spacing.)
Type size:
14 points
Type can be timeless or trendy.
It can express a mood or an attitude .
It can function as shape or line in a
composition, or as a pattern or texture .
Leading:
17 points
Line length: 22 picas
Leading is typically one to two points more than the point size of a typeface. This allowance between lines provides enough
space to accommodate the height of uppercase characters and ascenders as well as characters with descenders that fall below
the baseline.
The horizontal length of a line of type, or its line length, is traditionally measured in picas,
but can also be measured in inches or millimeters. There are 6.0230 picas in 1 inch and
2.371 millimeters in a pica.
The distance between characters in a word or number and between words and punctuation
in a line of type is called letterspacing. (Alternative terms: tracking or kerning.)
LETTER
LETTER
Adding letterspacing to a word gives it a different aesthetic that may add design value in single or limited word applications.
However, lack of legibility makes this technique inappropriate for lengthy amounts of text.
 
 
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